Baby Blue Blue Spruce - Holiday

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

40 - 50 Feet

Mature Spread

15 - 20 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

• Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 30 - 60 Feet
• Mature Spread 40 - 50 Feet
• Growing Zones 3 - 8

Holiday Baby Blue Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue’) is prized for its stunning silver-blue needles and naturally compact, pyramidal shape. It grows slowly to around 20-25 feet, making it a great choice for smaller landscapes that desire the striking color of a Colorado Blue Spruce. Each stiff, short branch stands out in a dense arrangement, offering texture that pairs well with a range of garden plants. This hardy conifer shrugs off snow, cold winds, and even occasional drought once established.

Unlike artificial decorations, a live Baby Blue Blue Spruce brings fresh color indoors for the holiday season and can be planted outside when temperatures rise again. Its softly scented needles add a crisp, woodsy note to living spaces, offering a seasonal reminder of nature. Enjoy its cheerful presence during winter, then transition it outdoors as a lasting part of your landscape. This eco-friendly approach offers an authentic holiday feel without contributing to plastic waste.

Holiday Baby Blue Blue Spruce Care

Keep your Spruce in a brightly lit, cooler area from January until your region’s final frost date, watering sparingly so the soil remains just slightly damp. Rotate the pot occasionally to help maintain its symmetrical shape. Remove any fallen needles and keep away from direct heat sources to preserve its rich color.

Once outdoor temperatures stay above freezing, set the tree outside for short stints each day to acclimate it to changing weather. Choose a sunny, well-drained location for planting, digging a hole as deep as the container and about twice as wide. Backfill with loose soil, water thoroughly, and consider adding a light mulch layer to help maintain soil moisture. With minimal upkeep, your Baby Blue Blue Spruce will thrive in the landscape for years to come.